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DE09 KXC

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,935 mi
Last recorded53,935 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 KXC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 53,935 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 50,613 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 46,588 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 45,128 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 45,128 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 41,392 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 41,390 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 39,430 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 35,837 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 35,837 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 29,680 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 26,677 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 24,007 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 22,983 miles

Offside Rear tyre has major cracking to side walls.

all vehicle levels/pressures low.

exhaust rear box outer casing badly corroded.

rear wiper blade split/torn.

wheel hub caps fitted.

Fail 27 Jul 2016 22,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear tyre has major cracking to side walls.

all vehicle levels/pressures low.

exhaust rear box outer casing badly corroded.

rear wiper blade split/torn.

wheel hub caps fitted.

Pass 3 Aug 2015 20,747 miles

deterioration at rear exhaust outer casing

wheel trims and front to rear pipe covers fitted not allowing full unspection

Fail 3 Aug 2015 20,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front wiper blades splitting

deterioration at rear exhaust outer casing

wheel trims and front to rear pipe covers fitted not allowing full unspection

Pass 28 Jul 2014 18,134 miles

all vehicle levels/pressures low.

child seats fitted at rear.

exhaust rear box outer casing corroded.

nearside front tyre has outer wall damage with splitting but not showing inner cords.

wheel hub caps fitted.

Pass 8 Aug 2013 15,143 miles

child seats fitted at rear.

rear wiper blade poor/splitting.

wheel hub caps fitted.

Pass 5 Jul 2012 11,513 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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DE09 KXC is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 50,765 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE09 KXC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DE09 KXC registered?

DE09 KXC is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 July 2009.

Is DE09 KXC safe to buy?

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